First of all, I would like to thank Zer0_II for extending the invitation for me to contribute to this project. It is a great pleasure for me to provide some wicked sounds to all of Digital Meltd0wn's readership this cheery season.
Phenomena is a 1985 horror/fantasy/thriller from Italian director Dario Argento starring Jennifer Connelly, and with music composed by progressive rock band Goblin. This is not the first time an Argento/Goblin soundtrack has appeared here. I thought it would round out the collection nicely. This is a big contender for my favorite Argento movie. It's full of memorable and disturbing imagery, as well as a variety of atmosphere changing from dreamy and hypnotic to full throttle violence. Like all Argento, it's not for everyone. Some people may not be able to get past how absurd the film is, but the film's silliness is only one aspect, and one I happen to enjoy.
This long out-of-print and impossible to find release is evidence of the film's manic mood changes. Even the rock tracks by Iron Maiden, Motorhead, and Andi Sex Gang are entertaining, but the real gems are the Goblin tracks and the contributions by Bill Wyman/Terry Taylor and Simon Boswell. Goblin's Phenomena, is a pop electronic rocker that makes excellent use of female operatic singing, and it is truly unforgettable in my opinion. Their other tracks range from hypnotic, to dreamy and tender. Most people's favorite track (and I am no exception) is Valley by Wyman/Taylor. It probably is the most haunting piece of music I have ever heard. I try not to listen to it too much, because I don't want to wear it out. Often I will measure my enjoyment of something by whether or not it gives me goosebumps, and Valley never fails.
Phenomena is a 1985 horror/fantasy/thriller from Italian director Dario Argento starring Jennifer Connelly, and with music composed by progressive rock band Goblin. This is not the first time an Argento/Goblin soundtrack has appeared here. I thought it would round out the collection nicely. This is a big contender for my favorite Argento movie. It's full of memorable and disturbing imagery, as well as a variety of atmosphere changing from dreamy and hypnotic to full throttle violence. Like all Argento, it's not for everyone. Some people may not be able to get past how absurd the film is, but the film's silliness is only one aspect, and one I happen to enjoy.
This long out-of-print and impossible to find release is evidence of the film's manic mood changes. Even the rock tracks by Iron Maiden, Motorhead, and Andi Sex Gang are entertaining, but the real gems are the Goblin tracks and the contributions by Bill Wyman/Terry Taylor and Simon Boswell. Goblin's Phenomena, is a pop electronic rocker that makes excellent use of female operatic singing, and it is truly unforgettable in my opinion. Their other tracks range from hypnotic, to dreamy and tender. Most people's favorite track (and I am no exception) is Valley by Wyman/Taylor. It probably is the most haunting piece of music I have ever heard. I try not to listen to it too much, because I don't want to wear it out. Often I will measure my enjoyment of something by whether or not it gives me goosebumps, and Valley never fails.
Year of Release: 1987
Label: Cinevox
Catalog Number: CD-CIA 5062
Genres: Soundtrack, Progressive Rock, Hard Rock
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 320 kbps
FLAC upgrade available upon request.
Label: Cinevox
Catalog Number: CD-CIA 5062
Genres: Soundtrack, Progressive Rock, Hard Rock
Format: MP3
Bitrate: 320 kbps
FLAC upgrade available upon request.
Tracklist:
1. Goblin - Phenomena (4:25)
2. Iron Maiden - Flash of the Blade (4:09)
3. Goblin - Jennifer (3:51)
4. Andi Sex Gang - The quick and the dead (3:33)
5. Andy sex gang - You don't know me (2:38)
6. Goblin - The wind (1:18)
7. Bill Wyman & Terry Taylor - Valley (4:31)
8. Goblin - Sleepwalking (3:51)
9. Motorhead - Locomotive (3:25)
10. Goblin - Jennifer's Friend (3:28)
11. Simon Boswell - The Maggots (1:38)
12. Andi Sex Gang - The naked and the dead (2:37)
1. Goblin - Phenomena (4:25)
2. Iron Maiden - Flash of the Blade (4:09)
3. Goblin - Jennifer (3:51)
4. Andi Sex Gang - The quick and the dead (3:33)
5. Andy sex gang - You don't know me (2:38)
6. Goblin - The wind (1:18)
7. Bill Wyman & Terry Taylor - Valley (4:31)
8. Goblin - Sleepwalking (3:51)
9. Motorhead - Locomotive (3:25)
10. Goblin - Jennifer's Friend (3:28)
11. Simon Boswell - The Maggots (1:38)
12. Andi Sex Gang - The naked and the dead (2:37)
I can't find a definite answer to this so maybe you know:
ReplyDeleteif the Bill Wyman on this soundtrack, who also composed some tunes for Opera and some other Argento, the same Wyman from the Stones?
if so, WTF
@ Anonymous: I went to BillWyman.com and I couldn't find any info about his involvement with these Argento films, but he has just opened the lines up for inquiries here: http://billwyman.com/site/news/640/
ReplyDeleteLet us know if you get a response from him.
all things argento and goblin are immensly apreciated , thanks aot for this
ReplyDeleteCould I have the flac version please?
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